Cuomo Harassment Scandal Underscores Limits of #MeToo Movement

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, slammed with state investigative findings that say he sexually harassed multiple women, became the latest powerful figure years after the launch of the #MeToo movement to give face to the persistent toxic culture that creates barriers for victims of hostile workplaces.

The allegations against Cuomo come as recent high-profile lawsuits point to entrenched harassment and discrimination, including in shareholder cases against L Brands Inc., the parent company of Victoria’s Secret, that settled in late July; a California agency’s complaint accusing Activision Blizzard Inc. of a “frat-boy” culture; and sexual assault litigation against an ...